Virginia 2027 Centers to Track this Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior class features a deep and talented group of frontcourt prospects. Here is a look at some of the top centers who could see an uptick in their recruitment this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898053"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e8494b5b510"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic, mobile big man with great length, McAfee is an above the rim finisher who consistently impacts the game around the basket. He is a capable midrange shooter. The junior rebounds effectively on both ends and alters shots in the paint with his timing and presence. With his physical tools, mobility, and developing skill set, he has plenty of upside as a frontcourt prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353633"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e8494b5b597"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing for one of the country's top programs, Mena is a skilled, high IQ big man who understands how to impact the game. He has soft touch in the paint, can stretch the floor out to the three-point line, and is an excellent passer who reads the floor and plays within the flow of the offense. Mena also shows a strong feel for angles and positioning, allowing him to rebound his area effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3275745"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e8494b5b5fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allotey is another mobile big man who offers a compelling blend of production and upside. He averaged a double-double this season, using his high level athleticism to impact the game as a rebounder and shot blocker on the defensive end. With good length and activity, he controls the glass and protects the rim, while offensively he can score with his back to the basket, finish on second-chance opportunities, and step out for midrange jumpers. His tools and versatility make him an intriguing frontcourt prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2294528"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e8494b5b66c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kimani's best basketball is still ahead of him, but he has shown steady, consistent improvement since first being evaluated as a freshman at Montverde Academy (FL). The junior possesses obvious size and length, moves his feet well for his frame, and plays with a high motor. He also has good hands and continues to develop his feel for the game. As his production and overall polish continue to progress, Kimani is a prospect who should draw increasing attention from college coaches across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->